1. Information We Collect

Photos & Media: PicSir accesses photos you select from your device gallery solely for editing within the app. Your photos are never uploaded to any server — all processing happens locally on your device.

Analytics & Crash Data: We use Google Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to collect anonymous usage data and crash reports. This may include:

• Device type, operating system version, and app version
• Anonymous usage events (e.g., which features are used)
• Crash logs and performance data

This data is pseudonymous and is not used to identify you personally. Advertising ID collection is explicitly disabled in the app.

Camera: If you use the AR camera feature, the camera feed is processed entirely on your device to render live sticker effects. Camera frames and captured photos are never uploaded; captures are saved only to your device.

Trial Verification: To enforce the one-time 7-day free trial, the app stores a one-way hash (SHA-256) of your Android device ID, together with trial start and last-seen timestamps, in Google Cloud Firestore. The hash cannot be reversed to reveal your device ID, is not linked to any other data, and is used for no other purpose. This record persists after uninstall so the trial cannot be restarted by reinstalling.

Local Preferences: The app stores settings and cached trial status locally on your device using Android DataStore.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your name, email, or any personal contact information
• Your photos, camera images, or edited images
• Location data
• Contacts, call logs, or messages
• Advertising identifiers for ad targeting

3. How We Use Information

The data we collect is used solely to:

• Understand which features are popular so we can improve the app
• Identify and fix crashes and bugs
• Monitor app performance
• Enforce the one-time free trial period

4. Third-Party Services

PicSir uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase Analytics — anonymous usage analytics (Firebase Privacy Policy)
• Firebase Crashlytics — crash reporting (Crashlytics Terms)
• Google Cloud Firestore — stores the hashed device record used for trial verification (Firebase Privacy Policy)
• Firebase App Check with Google Play Integrity — verifies that requests to our trial service come from the genuine app; Google may process device integrity signals for this purpose (Firebase Privacy Policy)
• Google Play Billing — for in-app purchases, handled entirely by Google Play (Google Privacy Policy)

5. Data Storage & Security

All your photos and preferences are stored locally on your device. The only data we store server-side is the trial verification record described above: a one-way hashed device identifier and two timestamps, held in Google Cloud Firestore. Analytics and crash data are processed by Google Firebase in accordance with their privacy policies.

6. Children’s Privacy

PicSir is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

7. Permissions

PicSir requests the following Android permissions:

• Photos / Media access — to load images you choose to edit (via the Android photo picker, which grants access only to the images you select)
• Camera — only if you use the AR camera feature, to show a live preview and take photos on your device
• Internet — for Firebase analytics, crash reporting, trial verification, and in-app purchases

8. Your Choices & Data Deletion

To request deletion of the data PicSir stores (the hashed trial verification record and any associated analytics data), email us at jonathan@lowlevl.com from any address — no account is needed. We will delete the record within 30 days. Data stored only on your device (photos, edits, preferences) is removed by uninstalling the app.

• You can opt out of Firebase Analytics by disabling usage data sharing in your Android device settings.
• You can revoke media and camera permissions at any time through your device’s app settings.
• You can uninstall the app at any time to remove all locally stored data. The hashed trial verification record remains on our server so the free trial cannot be restarted; it contains no personal information.
• You can request deletion of your trial verification record by contacting us at the email below. Note that deleting it does not grant a new free trial.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: jonathan@lowlevl.com